Scientist, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science​/ Research

Position Title:
Scientist

Work Location: 92602, Irvine, CA

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions. Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of the group members.
• Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms.
• Designing & interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands.
• Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills.
• Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Practicing good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability.
• The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to the team through continuous learning, has excellent proactive communication skills, and is willing to work with various team members to achieve team goals. The candidate should participate in project and group meetings as requested by presenting and discussing data and future steps.
• The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements. Company internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience or a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred.
• Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired.
• The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired.